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Tardiff Family History

Tardiff Surname Meaning

English (Guernsey): variant of Tardif. This surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland. Americanized form of French Tardif.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tardiff family from?

You can see how Tardiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tardiff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tardiff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Tardiff families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tardiff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tardiff families in 1891.
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What did your Tardiff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tardiff. 24% of Tardiff men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Tardiff women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tardiff were Machinist and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

What Tardiff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tardiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tardiff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 909 immigration records available for the last name Tardiff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tardiff. For the veterans among your Tardiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tardiff lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tardiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tardiff in 1949 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tardiff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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